S2E197: A New Front Opens as the Houthis Strike Israel for the First Time

Headline news for March 30, 2026: Houthis widen the war with first strikes on Israel. Oil heads for a record monthly rise. Asian markets slump. Pakistan offers to host peace talks.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) 

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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